2_EVER_HQ_Renovations_Project_Specifications.pdf

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

REHABILITATION OF HEADQUARTERS

BREAKROOM & CONFERENCE ROOM

PMIS NO. 334965

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK

July 7, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

010100 - SUMMARY

011700 - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

012000 - PROJECT MEETINGS

013000 - SUBMITTALS

014530 - ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTIONS AND PROCEDURES

015100 - TEMPORARY SERVICES AND CONTROLS

015723 - TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

016000 - MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

017000 - PROJECT CLOSEOUT

017419 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

017850 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 2 EXISTING CONDITIONS

024119 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

026100 - STORM WATER DRAINAGE

027320 - SANITARY SEWER PIPING AND APPURTENANCES

DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

033010 - REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE

033010 - CONCRETE WORK

DIVISION 4-5 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 6 WOODS, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

061053 – MISCELLANEOUS ROUGH CARPENTRY

061600 – SHEATHING

062023 – INTERIOR FINISH CARPENTRY

064023 – INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

DIVISION 7 THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

072600 - VAPOR RETARDERS

DIVISION 8 OPENINGS

081113 – HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

081416 - FLUSH WOOD DOORS

087100 – DOOR HARDWARE

DIVISION 9 FINISHES

092216 – NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

092000 - GYPSUM BOARD

095113 - ACOUSTICAL PANEL CEILINGS

096513 - RESLIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

096519 - RESILIENT TILE FLOORING

096813 - TILE CARPETING

099123 - INTERIOR PAINTING

DIVISION 10-21 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 22 PLUMBING

220000 - PLUMBING GENERAL

220517 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220518 - ESCUTCHEONS FOR PLUMBING PIPING

220529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

220719 - PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

221116 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING

221119 - DOMESTIC WATER PIPING SPECIALTIES

221316 - SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING

221319 - SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES

DIVISION 23 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING

230000 – MECHANICAL GENERAL

233113 – METAL DUCTS

233300 – AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES

233346 – FLEXIBLE DUCTS

233416 – HVAC FANS

DIVISION 24-25 NOT INCLUDED

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

260100 - GENERAL ELECTRICAL PROVISIONS

260500 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

260526 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260529 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260533 - RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260544 - SLEEVES AND SLEEVE SEALS FOR ELECTRICAL RACEWAYS AND CABLING

260553 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

260573 - 19 ARC-FLASH HAZARD ANALYSIS

261000 - BASIC MATERIALS & METHODS

262416 - PANELBOARDS

262726 - WIRING DEVICES

265119 - LED INTERIOR LIGHTING

265213 - EMERGENCY AND EXIT LIGHTING

DIVISION 27-46 NOT INCLUDED

SECTION 01 10 00

SUMMARY

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. BACKGROUND

The Employee Breakroom and the Superintendents Conference Room at the Everglades National Park headquarters building in Homestead, Florida have not been renovated in roughly 20 years. The Breakroom consists of a conditioned and unconditioned (screened) dining area and a kitchen. The space is used by staff for rest breaks, lunch, and special events such as birthdays and there is deterioration of the floor and walls, kitchen countertops, cabinets, and equipment. The space is also in need of updates to the electrical system, lighting, HVAC, furnishings, and screening of the unconditioned space. The Conference Room is a 16’x24’ space used by the Park Superintendent and staff for regular formal and informal meetings. The carpet, walls, ceiling tiles, and trim work is discolored and deteriorating. The audio-video equipment and furnishings are also outdated and requiring replacement.

B. OBJECTIVE

It is the objective and intent of this Work to fully renovate both the Breakroom and the Conference Room at the Headquarters Building. All Work is to be done as indicated in the Drawings and Project Specifications and as otherwise required to bring the Breakroom and Conference room to a like new appearance and to meet current and future staff requirements.

C. SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 Breakroom.

Work shall include renovations to all interior surfaces, openings, floors and ceilings, kitchen countertops, cabinets and equipment, furnishings, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as further detailed below and as indicated in the Drawings, and Specifications. Drawings and Specifications are integral to this Statement of Work. All work shall comply with current governing policies regarding accessibility and sustainability including plumbing fixtures that are water sense and low flow as specified further in these documents.

2.0 Conference Room

Work shall include renovations to all interior surfaces, floors and ceilings, and upgrades to lighting and mechanical systems as further detailed below and as indicated in the Drawings and Specifications.

Replacement of audio-video equipment and furniture to be completed by NPS. Contractor to coordinate all Contractor and NPS work. Drawings and Specifications are integral to this Statement of Work. All work shall comply with current governing policies regarding accessibility.

D. SPECIFIC TASKS

1.0 Breakroom

1.1 Protect all adjacent workspaces from damage during Work.

1.2 Minimize construction noise during working hours.

1.3 Demolish existing kitchen countertops, cabinets and equipment and remove from the site as required for new plan layout and as indicated in the Drawings.

1.4 Demolish existing interior and exterior doors, and wall partitions for new plan layout and as indicated in the Drawings.

1.5 Demolish existing screen enclosure at unconditioned screened (porch) area as indicated in

The Drawings.

1.6 Demolish all ceiling sheathing and furring as required for new ceiling/lighting plan and as indicated in the Drawings.

1.7 Demolish all floor tile as indicated in the Drawings.

1.8 Demolish all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing fixtures, circuits, ducts, and lines as required for new plan and as may interfere with the Work.

1. 9 Construct new metal stud interior partitions as indicated in the Drawings per the new layout and provide and install new gypsum board sheathing. Sheathing at humid locations to be moisture resistant.

1.10 Construct new masonry / metal stud exterior walls as indicated in the Drawings per the new layout and provide and install new gypsum board sheathing on the interior side and stucco on the exterior side.

1.11 Provide and install new screen enclosure with door at unconditioned (porch) as indicated in the Drawings.

1.12 Provide and install new kitchen countertops, cabinets and equipment as indicated in the

Drawings. This includes bar-height countertops as shown in the Drawings. Meet all ABAAS requirements.

1.13 Provide and install furring and new gypsum board sheathing at Breakroom ceiling per the new ceiling/lighting plan and as indicated in the Drawings.

1.14 Provide and install new floor tile and repaint all surfaces affected by the Work as

Indicated in the Drawings.

1.15 Provide all new furniture as indicated in the Drawings.

1.16 Evaluate mechanical and plumbing systems and design, provide, and install updates as required for new Work and as indicated in the Drawings.

1.17 Provide and install new kitchen sink and equipment as indicated in the Drawings.

1.18 Evaluate electrical system and design, provide, and install updates as required for new

Work and as indicated in the Drawings.

1.19 Provide and install new lighting fixtures per Lighting Plan and Schedule.

2.0 Conference Room

2.1 Protect all adjacent workspaces from damage during Work.

2.2 Minimize construction noise during working hours.

2.3 Demolish existing wall coverings and drywall as indicated in the Drawings.

2.4 Demolish all ceiling tile for new ceiling/lighting plan and as indicated in the Drawings.

2.5 Demolish all carpet floor tile as indicated in the Drawings.

2.6 Demolish and salvage all audio-video equipment and furnishings for reuse. Park to provide instructions for storage.

2.7 Provide and install new acoustical tile ceiling per the new ceiling/lighting plan and as indicated in the Drawings.

2.8 Install new carpet floor tile as indicated in the Drawings. NPS to provide tile.

2.9 Provide and install sound batt insulation and drywall at walls indicated in the Drawings.

2.10 Close the two existing wall openings/shelves drywall flush to existing walls.

2.11 Repaint all surfaces as indicated in the Drawings.

2.12 Install rolling shades at windows. NPS to provide shades.

2.13 Provide and install new HVAC registers and reconnect to existing ductwork at ceiling and as indicated in the Drawings.

2.14 Provide and install new lighting fixtures per Lighting Plan and Schedule.

2.15 Coordinate renovation work with installation of new audio-video equipment as indicated

In the Drawings. Park to provide and install audio-video equipment.

1.2 CONTRACT & BIDDING

A. CONTRACTING

The Work shall be performed under a single firm fixed-price contract.

B. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Work shall be performed within 120 days of contract award.

C. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

The Construction Documents consist of this Statement of Work, the Construction Drawings, and the Project Specifications. All documents are integral to the project. Contract Drawings and Project Specifications are available to contractors for bidding and construction. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing and becoming familiar with all the information in these documents. Failure to review and understand the information that is shown in these documents does not relieve the Contractor of his obligations to perform the work as otherwise described under the Contract. Missing or unclear information should be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer as soon as it is discovered. Addendum will be issued to all bidders to address any missing or unclear information found in the drawings and project specifications.

D. DISCREPTANCIES

Project Specifications have precedence over the Construction Drawings and are intended to describe the Work more fully. If there is a discrepancy between the two, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer of the discrepancy prior to continuing with the Work. Work shall only proceed once the discrepancy has been reviewed and clarified.

E. BID ITEMS

All bids shall be itemized per the Master Format of the CSI for the work described.

F. PRE-BID SITE VISITS

The Contractor is strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to bid submittal. GAO cases have indicated that not visiting a site does not necessarily justify the Contracting Officer from rejecting a bid, however, GOA has also held that if a Contractor does not attend a site visit, the Contractor may still be treated as if they should have known the condition of the site. This means that the Government may not pay a claim for what the Contractor should have known by conducting a site visit.

1.3 QUALITY CONTROL & ASSURANCE (Also See Section 014000)

A. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

After contract award and before the Pre-Construction conference, the Contractor shall submit a written Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan. If plan requires revisions or corrections, Contractor shall resubmit plan within 10 days. The Government reserves the right to require changes in plan during contract period as necessary to obtain the quality specified. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by Contracting Officer.

B. QUALITY CONTROL

All work shall conform to the International, Florida, Energy and local Building Codes and their amendments, the American with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines, and NPS regulations. If compliance with two or more standards is specified and standards establish different or conflicting requirements for minimum quality levels, the Contractor shall comply with most stringent requirement. The Contractor shall refer uncertainties and requirements that are different, but apparently equal, to Contracting Officer before proceeding with the Work. Permitting for this project is not required.

C. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor shall provide daily reports of construction activity. The form of the report is up to the Contractor, but the report shall include the following information:

1. Date

2. Project Title and Contract Number

3. Contractor’s name and On-site Superintendent’s name

4. General description of weather and ground conditions

5. Number of employees (including sub-contractors) working on-site. Employees shall be listed by job categories.

6. List of equipment working on-site

7. Description of work performed

8. Any issues arising including disputes, unforeseen circumstances, differing site conditions, delays, accidents, etc.

9. Reports shall be e-mailed to the Contracting Officer on a weekly basis.

D. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

Before start of construction, the Contracting Officer will arrange a meeting with the Contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum: correspondence procedures, designation of responsible personnel, payments to the Contractor, park rules and regulations, construction schedule, submittals, and project closeout requirements.

E. FIELD VERIFICATION

The Contractor shall field verify all new and existing dimensions affecting the work of this Contract before ordering products. Any discrepancies between construction drawings, project specifications, and field conditions shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer before work is to be performed. Any work that is performed without notifying the Contracting Officer will be done at the Contractor's own expense.

F. SUBMITTALS

All submittals shall be transmitted electronically in PDF or MS Word format.

1. Pre-Construction Submittals

a. Progress Schedule (normally in bar chart form) showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work.

b. Schedule of Values showing the breakdown of the Contract amount into appropriate units of work. Include general condition costs, overhead, and profit in each part of the work and not as separate items. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments as provided for in the General Provisions.

c. Accident Prevention Plan

d. Quality Control Plan

e. Hurricane Response Plan

f. Waste Management Plan

2. Material Submittals

All material submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form DSC-1(CS). No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to the Contracting Officer at least 21 days before need for approval. The Government will return the submittals either approved, approved with notations, or disapproved.

3. Post-Construction Submittals

Project Record Drawings: Maintain one complete set of contract drawings. Clearly mark changes, deletions, and additions to show actual construction conditions. Show additions in red, deletions in green, and special instructions in blue.

G. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND FINAL INSPECTION

1. Before scheduling the final inspection, remove all tools, equipment, surplus materials, and rubbish.

At time of final inspection, project shall be thoroughly clean and ready for use.

2. Submit written certification that project, or designated portion of project, is substantially complete, and request in writing a final inspection. Contracting Officer will make an inspection within 10 days of receipt of request.

3. If the project is determined to be substantially complete, the Contracting Officer will prepare a list of deficiencies to be corrected before final acceptance and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

4. After all deficiencies have been corrected, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued.

1.4 USE OF PREMISES AND WORK RESTRICTIONS (Also See Section 015000)

A. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

1. The Headquarters building has employees present during daytime hours. Construction activities shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize any disturbing noise to employees and to shield all spaces not included in the Work from damage.

2. The Government shall provide electrical power. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utility conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after use.

B. PRESERVATION OF NATURAL FEATURES

The Contractor shall prevent damage to natural surroundings and restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants to pre-construction condition at no additional expense to the Government.

C. PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL FEATURES

1. Archeological Resources: There are no known archeological resources that are in the area of this construction. If previously unknown archeological resources are discovered during the work of this project, the Contractor will immediately stop work in the area of discovery and notify the Contracting Officer. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the Contract.

2. Historic Preservation: The Headquarters building along with the Breakroom is eligible for or is on the National Registry of Historic Places making this project subject to all historic standards by the Department of the Interior. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to follow all guidance as set forth by the Everglades National Park regarding work under this effort. The Contractor assumes responsibility for knowing and following these guidelines and understanding that adherence to these rules can affect project schedules and scope.

D. START OF WORK NOTIFICATION

At least two weeks prior to the start of on-site work, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the intended start date. This will allow government personnel to conduct a final review of the work site for any resource issues prior to the start of construction.

E. THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

1. The following threatened or endangered species could be encountered in the project area: Wood Storks, Eastern Indigo Snakes, Bonneted Bats, Florida Panthers, and American Crocodiles. All sightings of these species shall be reported to the Contracting Officer immediately. When an endangered species is present or observed on the work site, work shall be postponed until the individuals leave the area.

2. At the start of the project, all on-site employees shall receive training to identify threatened and endangered species which may be encountered on the site. At the beginning of each day, any open trenches or excavation shall be inspected for the presents of Eastern Indigo Snakes or other wildlife.

The Contractor shall follow the Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern Indigo Snake published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, August 12, 2013.

F. NON-NATIVE SPECIES

To prevent the spread of non-native species into the Park, the Contractor shall clean any construction equipment brought to the site of any foreign material which could contain non-native plants, seeds, animals, or noxious weeks. All materials (including fill dirt and aggregates) shall be free of non-native invasive plants and animals, and noxious weeds.

G. CUTTING AND PATCHING

Where required to cut into existing construction to provide for the installation or performance of other work, the Contractor shall restore surfaces to their original condition or to the adjoining new surface. Except as otherwise indicated, or as directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall use materials for cutting and patching that are identical to existing materials. If identical materials are not available, or cannot be used, the Contractor shall use materials that fully match existing adjacent surfaces possible with regard to visual effect and in a manner which will eliminate evidence of patching and refinishing. The Contractor shall also patch existing systems which are altered or obstructed by the work, and in such a manner as to maintain proper system operation and performance. Any patch work to a building’s exterior or in its occupied spaces, shall not be such that would result in lessening the building's aesthetic qualities or in a manner that would result in substantial visual evidence of cut and patch work

H. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL

The Contractor shall provide and install silt fencing, straw bales, and other protections at the perimeter of the construction site prior to and during construction to prevent sediments from running off of the site. Where silt fencing or straw bales cannot be added due to vehicle trespass from the site, gravel beds or "speed bumps" shall be added to prevent soil from leaving the construction site location. Stockpiled topsoil shall be protected from erosion using tarps, filter fabric, moats, swales, or other methods as required to prevent leakage from the site.

I. PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC

The Contractor shall ensure the safety of the public by providing fencing, barricading, or otherwise blocking off the immediate work area to prevent unauthorized entry. Banner Guard tape imprinted with “CAUTION:

CONSTRUCTION AREA”, manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc., Houston, TX or approved equal shall be used for any cordoning of project work areas. The Contractor shall erect and maintain barricades, lights, danger signals, and warning signs in accordance with MUTCD.

J. ON-SITE WORK HOURS

The contractor shall schedule the work only during the hours of 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Requests for any work outside those hours, including weekends and holidays, must be submitted for approval at least 48 hours in advance.

K. GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS

No services or deliveries shall be performed on Government legal holidays unless otherwise directed by the COTR. The following Government holidays are normally observed by Government personnel: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidential Inauguration Day (Washington, DC Metropolitan Area only), President’s Day, Memorial Day, June 19th, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, and/or Presidential Proclamation. Or any other kind of administrative leave such as acts of God (i.e., hurricanes, snowstorms, tornadoes, etc.) Presidential funerals or any other unexpected government closures.

L. EXISTING SITE FEATURES

The Contractor shall protect existing site features, including walls, fences, paving, curbing and other construction, not scheduled for work, so as not to be damaged by the Contractor’s activity. Any damage that does occur to these areas shall be returned to the pre-contract condition as part of this contract at no additional cost to the Government. Local patching to correct damage will not be acceptable in cases where patching will be recognized. Entire regional replacement/restoration will be required.

M. EXISTING UTILITIES

The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, the Contractor shall repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

N. ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Before on-site work begins, the Contractor shall submit a written accident prevention plan containing the following:

1. Identification of personnel responsible for safety at both the corporate and project level including on-site personnel

2. An Emergency Response Plan including site specific emergency contact information and location of the nearest emergency room

3. An outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees.

The Contractor shall follow all federal, state, and local safety and health requirements and shall report all accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the investigation of an accident.

O. FIRE PROTECTION

1. Responsible person: A capable and qualified person shall be placed in charge of fire protection. The responsibilities shall include locating and maintaining fire protective equipment and establishing and maintaining safe torch cutting and welding procedures.

2. Hazard Control: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction including but not limited to not storing flammable or combustible liquids within 50 feet of a structure and providing adequate ventilation during use of volatile or noxious substances.

3. Spark Arresters: The Contractor shall equip all gasoline or diesel-powered equipment used during periods of potential fire hazards or in potential forest and grass fire locations with spark arresters approved by the U. S. Forest Service.

4. Smoking: Smoking within buildings or temporary storage sheds is prohibited. Smoking is prohibited near any combustible materials.

5. Welding: Cutting by torch or welding shall be performed only when adequate fire protection is provided.

6. Equipment: Fire protection equipment shall include but not be limited to a UL Class 2A, 2 1/2-gallon water type stored-pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I 15-pound B: C carbon dioxide extinguisher. Travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet.

P. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

All materials, including borrow and aggregates, shall be Contractor furnished from outside the Park.

Q. RECYLABLE MATERIAL

The government’s goal in Waste management is to salvage and recycle as much nonhazardous construction waste as possible. Items and materials to be recycled shall be protected from contamination and shall be handled, stored, and transported in a manner that meets the requirements set by the designated facilities for acceptance.

R. DISPOSAL OF WASTE

Except for items or materials to be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise reused, all removed items or material including, soil and rock, becomes the property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall transport all items or material off government property and legally dispose of them in a landfill or incinerator acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction. The Contractor shall remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas. Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor shall not allow waste materials that are to be disposed of to accumulate on-site or burn any waste materials.

S. HAZARDOUS WASTE

If any waste materials encountered during the deconstruction, demolition or construction phase are found to contain lead, asbestos, PCBs, (such as fluorescent lamp ballasts), or other harmful substances, they are to be handled and removed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste.

T. TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1. First Aid Facilities: The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2. Sanitary Facilities: The Contractor shall provide sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, sturdy enclosures that are placed in approved locations secluded from public observation and convenient to work areas. The Contractor shall not use the restroom facilities provided for the public.

PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

The Contractor shall provide adequate Personnel Protective Equipment that meets the requirements of NIOSH and ANSI.

U. SECURITY

1. Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for Contractor use. At the end of normal duty hours and/or after normal duty hours, all government facilities, equipment, and materials must be secured.

2. Key Controls: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys issued to the Contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the government. The contractor shall immediately report to the Contracting Officer any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys. In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the Contracting Officer, to re-key or replace the affected lock or locks at no cost to the government.

V. HURRICANES

The government requires closing of operations between 72 and 48 hours of anticipated landfall of a tropical storm or hurricane as determined by the National Park Service. The Contractor shall maintain contact with Park officials and secure or removed all project materials from the site within that time frame.

1.5 TECHNICAL DOCUMENT LISTING

A. Contract Drawings

B. Project Specifications

C. Statement of Work*

Any discrepancies among these documents or questions regarding the Work shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer, prior to bidding or commencement of Work.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not applicable to this Section

PART 3 - EXECUTION - Not applicable to this Section

END OF SECTION

SECTION 011700

ACCIDENT PREVENTION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2. SUBMITTALS:

A. Accident Prevention Program: Before on site work begins, submit for approval an accident prevention program. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA and project requirements. If the program requires any revisions or corrections, the contractor shall resubmit the program within 10 days. No progress payments will be made until the program is approved. The program shall include:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Weekly safety meetings.

3. First aid procedures.

4. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

5. Training, both initial and continuing.

6. Planning for possible emergencies, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, explosions, power outages, and wind storms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

7. Housekeeping and Fire Protection: Section 01510.

B. Before on-site work begins, submit for approval a Hurricane Response Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed plan for compliance with park and project requirements. If the plan requires revisions or corrections, the contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days. The plan shall include:

1. The name of the responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Outline methods and procedures for securing or removing materials at the job site in the event of a hurricane warning.

3. The park requires closing of operations between 72 and 48 hours of anticipated landfall of a tropical storm or hurricane. All project materials will be adequately secured or removed from the site within that time frame.

C. Certificates: Provide certificates from a mechanic that all mechanical equipment has been inspected and meets OSHA requirements.

D. Submit a copy of test reports, as required by OSHA, for personnel working with hazardous materials.

E. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

1.3. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

A. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

3. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4. ACCIDENT REPORTING:

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires.

Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident.Other Accidents:

The contractor shall report all other accidents to the Contracting Officer as soon as possible and assist the Contracting Officer and other officials as required in the

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Meet requirements of NIOSH and MSHA, where applicable, as well as ANSI

2.3 BARRIERS: Section 01510

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 EGRESS: Provide and maintain adequate egress at all times in accordance with the Life Safety

Code (NFPA 101-94). No corridor, aisle, door, or exit shall be obstructed or used in a manner that interferes with egress

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 TRAINING:

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury

SECTION 012000

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with contractor. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Correspondence procedures

2. Designation of responsible personnel

3. Labor standards provisions

4. Payroll reports

5. Changes

6. Payments to Contractor

7. Subcontractors

8. National Park Service regulations

9. Accident prevention program (including name of responsible supervisor)

10. Accident reporting

11. Documents required under the contract

12. Park rules and regulations

13. Recycling Program

14. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work

15. Tentative construction schedule

16. Submittal of shop drawings, project data, samples, and approved equals

17. Project closeout requirements

18. Relationship of Division 1 to other divisions

PART 2. PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 3. EXECUTION NOT USED

SECTION 013000

SUBMITTALS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of submittal requirements before and during construction.

1.2. SCHEDULES:

A. Submit four copies of Progress Schedule (normally in bar chart form) showing estimated starting and completion dates for each part of the work. The first progress payment will not be issued until an acceptable progress schedule is submitted.

B. As soon as possible after Notice of Award and before beginning any work, submit a Schedule of Values. Include mobilizations, general condition costs, overhead, and profit in each part of the work. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as separate items. As a minimum, break down the schedule of values into appropriate quantities and units of measurement. The total costs for the component parts shall equal the bid amount for that item, and the total cost of all items shall equal the contract sum. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. The schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments as provided for in the General Provisions.

1.3. SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES:

A. All submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form DSC-1(CS). No action will be taken on a submittal item unless accompanied by the transmittal form.

B. As specified in the individual sections, forward submittals to Contracting Officer at least 20 days before need for approval. Unless a different number is specified, submit one reproducible original and three copies of each shop drawing, four copies of manufacturer's catalog sheets (cut sheets), four specimens of each sample, and four copies of all other submittals requested.

1. Shop Drawings: Include the following information with each copy of shop drawings:

a. Date.

b. Date of revisions (when applicable).

c. Contractor's certification that shop drawing has been checked for compliance with contract documents.

d. Details of fabrication, assembly and erection including connections and engagement to contiguous work.

e. Materials used.

f. All required dimensions.

g. The term "by others" shall not be used. All work to be performed by others shall be identified by contractor or subcontractor name, discipline, or trade.

2. Samples: Samples shall be large enough to illustrate clearly the functional characteristics and full range of color, texture, or pattern.

3. Manufacturers' Catalog Sheets: Submit only pertinent pages; mark each copy of standard printed data to identify specific products proposed for use.

4. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: When contract documents require compliance with manufacturer's printed instructions, provide one complete set of instructions for Contracting Officer and keep another complete set of instructions at the project site until substantial completion

C. Contracting Officer reserves the right to require submittals in addition to those called for in individual sections.

D. Approved Equals:

1. For each item proposed as an "approved equal," submit supporting data, including:

a. Drawings and samples as appropriate.

b. Comparison of the characteristics of the proposed item with that specified.

c. Changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

d. Name, address, and telephone number of vendor.

e. Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists. Describe availability of maintenance service, and state source of replacement materials.

2. A request for approval constitutes a representation that contractor:

a. Has investigated the proposed item and determined that it is equal or superior in all respects to that specified.

b. Will provide the same warranties for the proposed item as for the item specified.

c. Has determined that the proposed item is compatible with interfacing items.

d. Will coordinate the installation of an approved item and make all changes required in other elements of the work because of the substitution.

e. Waives all claims for additional expenses that may be incurred as a result of the substitution

3. Construction Materials: The contractor is encouraged to submit for approval products made out of recycled or environmentally responsible material. Every effort will be made by the National Park Service to approve these materials.

E. Coordinate all submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Forward submittals that are related to or affect one another as a package to facilitate coordinated review. Each transmittal shall contain only data specific to that individual submittal.

F. Contracting Officer's Review:

1. Submittals will be returned disapproved without technical review if an incorrect number or format of submittals is provided; the transmittal form is incorrectly filled out;

submittals are not coordinated; or submittals do not show evidence of contractor's approval.

2. Any work done or orders for materials or services placed before approval shall be at the contractor's own risk.

3. After reviewing submittals, the Contracting Officer will return one copy of form DSC- 1(CS) and one copy of applicable (marked up) submittal sheets to the contractor. Shop drawing review notations will be returned on the reproducible original shop drawing.

All other submitted items will be retained. The contractor is responsible for producing additional copies for his/her own use

4. The returned submittal will be marked in one of three ways as defined below:

a. APPROVED: Acceptable with no corrections.

b. APPROVED WITH NOTATIONS: Minor corrections or clarifications required. All comments are clear and no further review is required. The contractor shall address all review comments when proceeding with the work.

c. DISAPPROVED - RESUBMIT: Rejected as not in accordance with the contract or as requiring major corrections or clarifications. The Contracting Officer will identify the reasons for disapproval. The contractor shall revise and resubmit with changes clearly identified.

PART 2. PRODUCTS NOT USED

SECTION 01453

ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTIONS AND PROCEDURES

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of preparing and executing accessibility inspections and procedures to assure project meets the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards for Buildings and Facilities (ABAAS).

1.2. LAYOUT OF WORK:

A. Locations shown on the drawings are subject to final field adjustment by Contracting Officer before construction.

B. Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of apparent errors discovered on the drawings or in the initial stakeout. If changes in stakeout are required, contractor shall cooperate with Contracting Officer in prompt establishment of the field control for altered or adjusted work.

1.3. SUBMITTALS:

A. As specified in Section 01330

B. Submit an Accessibility Inspection Report no later than three calendar days after the Manufacturer's literature regarding installation, operation, and maintenance, including schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, lubrication requirements, and parts lists.

PART 2. PRODUCTS NOT USED

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.1. INSPECTION

A. This section includes common field measurements required. For additional requirements see the Accessibility Guidelines and Standards by the Access Board at http://www.access-board.gov/index.htm.

B. Walking surfaces and Accessible Route: The accessible route is defined as the pedestrian route from the accessible parking and passenger loading zones to all accessible facilities and features. Using tape measure and level verify:

1. The cross slope of walking surfaces is not steeper than 1:48

2. The clear width of walking surfaces are 36 inches minimum.

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3. A change in level of 1/2 inch is permitted to be 1/4 inch vertical plus 1/4 inch beveled.

However, in no case may the combined change in level exceed 1/2 inch. Changes in level exceeding 1/2 inch must comply with ramp requirements.

ACCESSIBILITY INSPECTION REPORT

CONTRACT NO._________________________ REPORT NO. _____________

SHEET _____ OF _________

1. Individual Making Inspection:

2. Location of Inspections:

3. Parking and Passenger Loading Zones:

1. _____ Parking spaces and access aisles running slope and cross slope is less than 1:48. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

2. _____ Car spaces are 96 inches wide minimum and van spaces 132 inches wide minimum, and have an adjacent access aisle.

3. _____ Access aisles adjoin an accessible route. Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces are 60 inches wide minimum.

Inspection Results:

Corrective Actions Needed/Taken:

4. Walking surfaces and Accessible Route: The accessible route is defined as the pedestrian route from the accessible parking and passenger loading zones to all accessible facilities and features.

1. _____ Floor and ground surfaces are stable, firm, and slip resistant as defined by ADAABAAG Advisory 302.1

2. _____ Running slope of all walking surfaces on the accessible route is less than 1:20. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

3. _____ Cross slope of walking surfaces is less than 1:48. Measured at 2-foot intervals.

4. _____ Clear widths of walking surfaces are 36 inches minimum.

5. _____ Openings in floor or ground surfaces are 1/2 inch or less.

6. _____ Elongated openings are perpendicular to direction of travel.

7. _____ Changes in level are 1/2 inch or less with 1/4 inch maximum vertical change.

8. _____ Floor drains and grates on accessible route meet all above requirements

5. Ramps: Ramps are defined as walking surfaces on the accessible route that are steeper than 1:20 but less than 1:12.

1. _____ Running slope is less than 1:12 Measured at 2-foot intervals.

2. _____ Cross slope is less than 1:48 Measured at 2-foot intervals.

3. _____ Clear width is 36 inches minimum, clear width between handrails is 36 inches minimum.

4. _____ Rise for any ramp run is 30 inches maximum.

5. _____ Ramps have landings at the top and the bottom of each ramp run.

6. _____ Landing clear length is 60 inches minimum.

7. _____ Ramps with a rise greater than 6 inches have handrails

6. Handrails:

1. _____ Top of handrail is 34 inches minimum and 38 inches maximum vertically above walking surfaces.

2. _____ Handrails extend 12 inches minimum beyond the top and bottom of ramp runs.

3. _____ Handrails extend horizontally 12 inches minimum at top of stairs

4. _____ Handrails extend at the slope of the stair flight at bottom of stairs minimum one tread depth beyond the last riser nosing

7. Drinking fountains:

1. _____ Spout outlet is 36 inches maximum above the finish floor or ground.

2. _____ Spout outlet for standing persons is 38 inches minimum and 43 inches maximum above the finish floor.

8. Toilet Compartments:

1. _____ Wheelchair accessible compartment is 60 inches wide min., and 59 inches deep minimum

2. _____ Ambulatory accessible compartment is 60 inches deep min. with a width of 35 inches minimum and 37 inches maximum.

3. _____ Seat height is 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum measured to the top of the seat.

4. _____ Urinal rim is 17 inches maximum above the finish floor and 13 1/2 inches deep minimum

5. _____ Side wall grab bar is 42 inches long minimum, located 12 inches maximum from the rear wall

6. _____ Rear wall grab bar is 36 inches long minimum and extends from the centerline of the water closet

7. _____ Toilet paper dispensers are 7 inches min. and 9 inches max in front of the water closet to centerline of the dispenser.

8. _____ Toilet paper dispenser outlet is 15 inches minimum and 48 inches maximum above the finish floor

9. _____ Sinks and counters are 34 inches maximum above the finish floor. Sink drain pipes are insulated.

9. Service Counters, Dining and Work Surfaces: (Service counters are parallel or forward approach)

1. _____ Parallel Approach. Counter is 36 inches long min. and 36 inches high max.

2. _____ Forward Approach. Counter surface is 30 inches long min. and 36 inches high max. Knee space provided under counter.

3. _____ Tops of dining and work surfaces are 28 inches minimum and 34 inches maximum above the finish floor.

10. Doors:

1. _____ Door closers move the door from open position of 90 degrees to a position of 12 degrees from the latch is 5 seconds min.

2. _____ Spring hinge doors close from open position of 70 degrees to closed position in 1.5 seconds minimum.

3. _____ Fire doors have the minimum opening force allowable by the appropriate administrative authority.

4. _____ Interior hinged doors have an opening force of 5 pounds maximum.

11. Signs:

1. _____ Parking space identification signs are 60 inches minimum above finish ground surface measured to the bottom of the sign.

2. _____ Van parking space sign includes the designation "van accessible".

3. _____ Tactile characters on signs are 48 inches minimum and 60 inches maximum above the finish floor.

4. _____ Sign is located alongside the door at the latch side.

5. _____ Sign is located with a clear floor space of 18 inches by 18 inches minimum.

CERTIFICATION:

I certify that the above inspection report is complete and correct and that all inspections performed this day for this contract are in strict compliance with the plans and specifications except as noted above.

Signature of Inspector

SECTION 015100

TEMPORARY SERVICES AND CONTROLS

PART 1. GENERAL

1.1. DESCRIPTION: The work of this section consists of providing temporary services and controls required for contractor's performance of the work of this contract

PART 2. PRODUCTS

2.1. GENERAL: Temporary materials may be new or used, but must be adequate in capacity for the required usage, must not create unsafe conditions, and must not violate requirements of applicable codes and standards.

2.2. SANITARY FACILITIES: Sufficiently lighted and ventilated toilet facilities in weatherproof, sight proof, sturdy enclosures.

2.3. FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: UL Class 2A, 2 1/2 gallon water type stored-pressure extinguisher and UL Class 10, Type I 15-pound B: C carbon dioxide extinguisher.

2.4. TAPE: Banner Guard, imprinted with”CAUTION: CONSTRUCTION AREA”, manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc., Houston, TX or approved equal.

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.1. ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTING: Provide connections to existing facilities. The Government will pay the costs of power used.

3.2. TELEPHONE: No telephone service is available on site for contractor's use. Make arrangements with telephone company and pay all costs.

3.3. WATER:

A. Make connections to existing facilities for potable water. Government will pay costs for water used.

B. Water for construction is available within the park boundaries.

C. Furnish cool, potable water for construction personnel in…